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Sport, 1957

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Dunheved Golf Club

Nepean Times · Thursday 14 March 1957 · page 3

Piny on the days stated resulted as follows: Wednesday, March 6: Open 9 holes stableford: L. Howlett (3)…

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Bexley Golf Club

The St George Call · Thursday 14 March 1957 · page 9

On Saturday afternoon members competed for the Dave Thomson trophy, which was won by Jim Rowe (10) with…

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Francis Drake Bowls Club

The St George Call · Thursday 14 March 1957 · page 12

We went close to scooping the pool last week, winning five out of six pennant matches. A remarkable effort, to say the…

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Bowls Penrith Club Notes

Nepean Times · Thursday 14 March 1957 · page 1

Penrith Club's section of the district elimination series was completed last week-end, when some first-class bowling was…

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Nepean Scullers Do Well at Leichhardt Regatta

Nepean Times · Thursday 14 March 1957 · page 1

Last Saturday Nepean scullers rowed well to All three places at the J. B. Sharpe regatta conducted by Leichhardt Rowing…

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High School's Annual Swimming Carnival

Nepean Times · Thursday 14 March 1957 · page 3

The annual swimming carnival of Penrith High School was held at Cuckson's baths, St. Marys, on Thursday, February 28…

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Tennis Night Competition

Nepean Times · Thursday 14 March 1957 · page 10

Results of play last week in the N.D.T.A. night tennis competitions were as follows: "A" Grade: Nepean Aces def…

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GOLF Beverley Park Golf Club (B. G. R. F.)

The St George Call · Thursday 14 March 1957 · page 9

Saturday, 9357. B.B.B. v par Invitation: W. Slater (13) and B. Powter (16) 11 up. S. Sampson (12) and E. Stanford…

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Rugby League Football Saints Too Strong for Balmain Finished with 12 Men But Won 22-8

The St George Call · Thursday 14 March 1957 · page 7

Even though it lost front row forward Bryan Orrock with a fractured forearm eight minutes from the end of the game, St. George turned on a dashing display to defeat Balmain by 22 points to 8 in the main trial at Prince Edward Park, Carlton,…

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Kogarah Diggers Golf Club

The St George Call · Thursday 14 March 1957 · page 9

Results, Bob Howard - Norm Arden Trophy, A grade: Vince Griffith 41 points (71 off the bat!). B grade: Tommy Hume…

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BOWLS St. George Bowling Club

The St George Call · Thursday 14 March 1957 · page 12

Our weekly record of three wins and three losses for eight consecutive weeks, came to a halt last Saturday when we won…

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Springwood Tennis (By Member)

Nepean Times · Thursday 14 March 1957 · page 10

The B.M.T.A. mixed competition will commence next Saturday. We have entered four teams (A, Reserve, and two B grades)…

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St. Marys Night Tennis

Nepean Times · Thursday 14 March 1957 · page 1

Rain on Tuesday night of last week halted play midway through the third set of the A2 final. This match will now be decided…

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Bexley Dist. Cricket Club

The St George Call · Thursday 14 March 1957 · page 5

Bexley "B" team and Burwood are engaged in a keen battle for the semi-final at Bexley Oval. Bexley batted first…

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Leonay Golf Club Associates Opening Day

Nepean Times · Thursday 14 March 1957 · page 4

Opening day for the Leonay Associates was a most successful and happy occasion. The president, Mrs. V…

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What R.S.L. Will Do for Swimming Pool

Nepean Times · Thursday 14 March 1957 · page 6

Penrith sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League decided on Monday evening that it would guarantee to raise at least…

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Sports Talk Arthur Chapman Tennis Championships

The St George Call · Thursday 14 March 1957 · page 9

From the 16th to 23rd March Australian Hardcourt Tennis Championships will be featured at the Association Courts in…

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Georges River-Penshurst Boys' Cricket

The St George Call · Thursday 14 March 1957 · page 11

(Continued) up for Hurstville against the bowling of Banks and Carter, and the first wicket fell at 32,…

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Georges River-Penshurst Boys' Cricket

The St George Call · Thursday 14 March 1957 · page 8

In excellent weather the final pennant match of the season concluded last Saturday at Penshurst Park. The final of…

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Marist Brothers' Old Boys Football Club

The St George Call · Thursday 14 March 1957 · page 7

The first official training took place last Tuesday night, the pleasing feature being the good attendance. Many of the club's…

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